The Shure Beta 56®A microphone has a frequency response specifically designed for drums and instruments. Its extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain before feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. An integrated dynamic locking base adapter with an integrated XLR connector simplifies installation. The stand adapter keeps the microphone firmly in place, even if hit by a drumstick. Typical applications for the Beta 56A include close miking of tom-toms and other percussion instruments, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass and woodwinds. From the Manufacturer Specifically designed for drum and instrument applications, the Beta 56's compact, swivel design makes it the ideal choice for these applications. Its extremely uniform supercardioid pickup pattern provides high gain before feedback and excellent rejection of unwanted noise. An integrated dynamic locking media adapter with an integrated XLR connector simplifies installation. The stand adapter keeps the microphone firmly in place, even if hit by a drumstick. Typical Beta 56 applications include close miking of tom-toms and other percussion instruments, as well as guitar amplifiers, brass and woodwinds. Built-in stand adapter with dynamic locking system and XLR connector simplifies setup and provides greater flexibility Uniform supercardioid pattern for high gain before feedback and superior off-axis sound rejection Compact design reduces stage clutter Grill made of hardened steel resists wear and abuse Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise ratio Advanced air suspension system that minimizes the transmission of mechanical noise and vibration Frequency response: 50 to 16,000 Hz